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@reena congrats and all the best for the interview. Which firm is it btw?
btw tips would be varied though most common ones are as follows.
Always be on time or prior to the said scheduled.
Keep your phones off/silent the moment you reach there.
Know all the concepts/ rehearse them at home before going for a said position
Know the company in and out for which you are applying ( this shows that you are interested in working with that company)
Be polite
Never talk about the money in first meet ( assuming their would be many rounds of interviews) if insisted be reasonable.
Be honest
I guess there are many more than this which others would recommend you so try following them.
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There are many hygiene factors that you have to adhere to – going through them as it is your first time but a lot of this is mostly common sense:
– Dress the part, neat and no corners cut.
– Be on time – late and you will look tardy, too early and you may unnerve yourself waiting in the lobby.
– Basic politeness, smile, shake hands, and so on. Pretend you’re meeting your boyfriend’s parents for the first time.
– Practice making small talk beforehand with a friend. This will come in handy at the start to put both you and your interviewer more at ease.
– Smile. This puts you in a better mood and also relaxes the interviewer. If you don’t smile very often, or don’t think you have a natural smile, practice.Onwards to more detailed stuff:
– This is an HR interview, so they’re less likely to ask technical questions but instead focus on questions such as ‘describe a situation where you displayed leadership’ etc. You can get books that cover these topics – we suggest Wall Street Oasis.
– They are looking for someone who comes across as confident, likeable and someone that stands out among the many candidates they have to interview that day. Work on an angle that you plan to sell yourself on – be it a particular trading program you were awesome in, or a funny anecdote while on a climbing expedition, etc etc.
– Be clear in your mind what this firm is about – what their recent performance is like, their strengths, their weaknesses, what you think they should do if you were running the company.
– Be clear in your mind what you’d like to do in this firm – why M&A? Why this region? What are your plans 5 years from now?Hope this is enough for you to chew on for now!
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@christine, @imdnextbuffett thanks so much for the useful tips! Helps with the jitters… 1 week countdown
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@christine, @imdnextbuffett thanks so much for the useful tips! Helps with the jitters… 1 week countdown
It would be positive for you. 😉
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@AjFinance – it’s just my first ever interview and foray into the dangerous world! It’s one of those investment banks… I just cold-applied and cold-called (as per advice of the community here! ^:)^) and randomly got a call back for an interview! Not specific per se if there are any structured program, I’m glad to have a chance (and some interview experience)!
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@hairyfairy, @Tonypetrunin – thank you so much wise ones! STAR is a good framework to stick to #:-S
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@Zee it all started at my tax accountants office.
Since his practice is old and he’s known me since I was a kid I told him I needed a job and if he knew anybody that was looking. He forwarded my resume and gave me contact info of a portfolio manager who I chatted via e-mail. I dunno what happened after that but I think that guy mass-forwarded my resume to his buddies because I got a call saying from someone in the wealth management division saying he liked what he saw and wanted me to come in for an interview. Another one of the portfolio manager’s friend sent me an e-mail saying he might also have a position.
It always about who you know it seems….
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um, doesn’t everyone? I’ve never filed my own tax. I’m pretty lazy I guess…. -
@artyeasel it depends on the country. In some countries such as in Europe, having a tax accountant is less common as there are schemes sorting it all out for most taxpayers. In the US it’s quite common to have tax accountants (as tax systems are very, very complicated). I’m assuming Canada is the same then!
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I’m not sure if Canada is as complicated as the US but there are so many different rules and subtle differences that it would be a nightmare to fill it out myself. Plus making a mistake in such a complicated system is time consuming to fix. I was once randomly audited (because the tax revenue people didn’t believe my tuition amount) so it is nice to be able to pick up the phone and go, “What do I do…”
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@Zee it all started at my tax accountants office.
Since his practice is old and he’s known me since I was a kid I told him I needed a job and if he knew anybody that was looking. He forwarded my resume and gave me contact info of a portfolio manager who I chatted via e-mail. I dunno what happened after that but I think that guy mass-forwarded my resume to his buddies because I got a call saying from someone in the wealth management division saying he liked what he saw and wanted me to come in for an interview. Another one of the portfolio manager’s friend sent me an e-mail saying he might also have a position.
It always about who you know it seems….
@Diya Goodluck 🙂 I wish I knew such a tax accountant who knows wealth managers 8->
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@hairyfairy great idea! 🙂
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@AjFinance thanks! I’m sure you’ll also find something soon. Also on the bright side it gives you more time to study ^.^
I also knows the restless feeling that goes with being unemployed. I’ve been unemployed for way too long!
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Also, make sure you read through the same version of the CV you sent into this firm – this is what all your interviewers will read before going in to interview you, so make sure you know this inside out!
So true, know CV inside out as well as “your story” & “why finance / banking”
I got asked 0 technical questions in my first two interviews
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